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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
4
A fragmented Elgin Echo notice set notes a lost spring jacket from a firemen dance and urges its return to Earl Little in Elgin. It also mentions two cumulated small accounts for ads and cards and requests early settlement to avoid billing costs.
Reports say Casey Loss and Leroy Mercer would get the nod for Most Valuable Legislator, while Gov Beardsley named John E Hansen and Clifford Strawman to key posts. Mary Pickford met Sen. Frank C Byers, Korean veterans receive Legion certificates, and the Iowa House tightens lobbyist access during session.
The Iowa House during this session registered 133 lobbyists. Two prominent figures, Otha Wearin of Hastings and former Lt. Gov. William Nicholas, face health and political questions after hospital stays and an auto crash. Legislators note deteriorating capitol conditions with calls for a two year inquiry and a six member committee to study the statehouse troubles.
Funeral services for Vesta I Davis wife of Arthur Davis were held in Cedar Rapids Friday after a long illness. Born in Volga July 1 1878 she was the sole daughter of John Lowe and the only brother Will preceded her in death. She married in Volga June 22 1898 and leaves Glenn A Davis Cedar Rapids and a grandson. She belonged to St. Pauls Methodist church and several civic orders. Burial was in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Relatives from Volga attended. William Travis ordained in Marion church and to receive a Drake University BA in May. He is a 1946 Marion HS graduate and was an insurance underwriter before studying ministry. A reception followed.
Community students earned perfect spelling scores in 8th and 4th grades, with many named recipients. Reports cover art projects, crusades and World War I studies, a high school banquet, seniors’ class play, and a spelling contest in Elkader with Volga placing third. Local dances, visits, and PTA events are noted along with a radio update on the U S S James E Keyes incident in Korean waters.
In Volga School weekly notes for April 30, 3rd grade pupils Carol Moore Nancy Andreae Carol Hansel Mary Meyers James Crawford Ronald Egli Wm Pardee Douglas Bonjuer Jerry Jones Duane Lamphier Douglas Probert and Paul Weldner achieved recognition for spelling. Fourth grade perfect spellers include Mary Belden Lee Grether Kay Moore Maxine Belden Catherine Bennington Bonnie Bonjour Martha Probert Anes Schuldt Clarice Steggell Ronnie Eder Lee Kunzman Paul Larson John Olson David Andreae and Larry Olson.
Mrs Kelleys kindergarten celebrated a morning with pupils dressed as future roles including nurses teachers farmers and a president Ike. Eileen Steegal turning seven April 19 shared cupcakes. Visitors Cyril Kraus Ronald Moore Shelve Meader Ronnie Pardee Francis Kraus Lois Boys Johnnie Dorothy Hoppes Linda White. A bird club, clean up day and a mouse in a jar were noted.
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